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In the simple and unadorned thatched cottage, there were not many furnishings—just a square table and a few small chairs. There were no teapots or utensils on the table, and at that moment, an old man was holding an empty teacup, gazing with interest at Ye Tian, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth.
"Xuanyuan Senior," Ye Tian said, bowing slightly and clasping his hands together, standing at the door without entering.
"Come in and talk," Xuanyuan Changfeng replied with a smile.
Ye Tian nodded and stepped inside. At Xuanyuan Changfeng's gesture, he took a seat opposite him.
"Alas, without tea or wine, I truly feel I am neglecting my young friend," Xuanyuan Changfeng said, his gaze intentionally or unintentionally sweeping over the already entered Wine Kid.
Before entering the house, Ye Tian had noticed that the shards of the broken teapot had been cleaned up, likely by Xuanyuan Changfeng himself. Moreover, from Ye Tian's observations, it seemed that Xuanyuan Changfeng had already placed the blame for this incident on Wine Kid.
"Xuanyuan Senior, it was I who accidentally broke the teapot..." Although Ye Tian was somewhat worried that this might upset Xuanyuan Changfeng, he could not let someone else take the blame for his mistake.
Xuanyuan Changfeng smiled at Ye Tian upon hearing this. After pondering for a moment, he slowly nodded and said gently, "You only broke the teapot itself; once it's broken, you can simply replace it. But some people are different; although they did not break the teapot with their own hands, the teapot in their hearts has probably been shattered countless times."
Ye Tian frowned slightly; Xuanyuan Changfeng's words clearly carried deeper meaning—he was using this opportunity to teach Wine Kid a lesson.
"Master, why can't I drink wine?" Wine Kid asked angrily, having picked up on Xuanyuan Changfeng's underlying message.
"You have too much arrogance about you; you need to be corrected," Xuanyuan Changfeng replied while playing with the empty teacup. The phrase "need to be corrected" was a dialect expression from Divine Wood County.
Upon hearing this, Wine Kid became even more frustrated and fell silent beside them, his expression quite unpleasant.
"Wine Kid's habit indeed needs to be corrected; otherwise, who knows what he might become in the future," Ye Tian thought to himself as he observed Wine Kid's expression.
"Have you been keeping up with your studies while I was away?" Xuanyuan Changfeng saw that Wine Kid not only didn't respond but also showed a sulky expression, which made his displeasure evident.
"I haven't done it!" Wine Kid was furious, feeling that his master was being unreasonable by suddenly forbidding him from drinking. This behavior truly seemed erratic.
Smack!
Xuanyuan Changfeng slammed the table and shouted, "You dare to speak so confidently despite not doing your work!"
"I am confident! What are you going to do about it?" Wine Kid glared back, showing no sign of respecting his master, but the situation between them resembled a conversation between a father and a rebellious son.
"Get out!" Xuanyuan Changfeng intended to strike but suddenly remembered that Ye Tian was still present. He wasn't afraid of Ye Tian laughing at him; rather, he worried that being hit in front of others would leave a psychological scar on Wine Kid.
"Hmph!" Wine Kid huffed angrily and stormed out, not forgetting to turn back and mock, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. If you have the ability, then don't drink either!"
After saying this, Wine Kid left in big strides. Xuanyuan Changfeng sighed helplessly, knowing that his excessive indulgence of Wine Kid had led to this lack of discipline.
"Sigh..." Once Wine Kid was far away, Xuanyuan Changfeng sighed again and gestured for Ye Tian to take a seat.
During their argument, Ye Tian had been standing by, wanting to intervene but unsure of what to say since he was an outsider. It was difficult to gauge the right level of depth in his comments, and he could easily offend both sides with good intentions gone wrong.
"When did you arrive?" Xuanyuan Changfeng seemed habitually inclined to reach for a drink but put the cup down helplessly after picking it up.
Ye Tian observed closely; this action had repeated several times within less than a quarter of an hour, indicating that Xuanyuan Changfeng truly had a strong fondness for alcohol, to the point where he felt uncomfortable without it for even a moment.
"I arrived during the day. At that time, you were not here, but fortunately, I met Wine Kid. He accompanied me to find a friend," Ye Tian replied while indirectly saying something nice about Wine Kid.
Xuanyuan Changfeng nodded in satisfaction and chuckled lightly, "Why don't you ask me why I am holding back?"
Tianwen smiled lightly, and Xuanyuan Changfeng's "holding back" referred to deliberately refraining from drinking.
What kind of place is the Cloud Sea Sect, and who is one of the Four Great Sect Masters of the Cloud Sea Sect? Would he lack for wine? Clearly, he would not, but why was he holding back? It was because he was upholding a promise in his heart.
As for what that promise was, Ye Tian did not know. It could be roughly analyzed as setting an example and sacrificing his own preferences to help Wine Kid change.
Although he thought about these things, Ye Tian did not directly ask. In fact, many people would directly inquire in such situations; first, it could show their cunning and analysis in front of their seniors, and second, curiosity drives them to verify whether their assumptions are correct.
This was also why Xuanyuan Changfeng held Ye Tian in even higher regard; a person who is intelligent yet does not show off is indeed rare.
"Senior, may I ask why you suppress your desire for wine?" Ye Tian asked with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Xuanyuan Changfeng laughed again. Ye Tian had chosen to ask after he had already inquired himself, which was a very clever display. This way, he could confirm whether his guess was correct while also showing respect for his elder.
Since Xuanyuan Changfeng had previously asked, "Why don't you ask me why I'm holding back?" if Ye Tian still did not inquire, it would seem somewhat pretentious or even contemptuous.
"Haha, not bad, very good!" Xuanyuan Changfeng did not answer Ye Tian's question because he knew that Ye Tian already understood the answer. His series of questions and responses were merely to understand Ye Tian's character and psychology.
Ye Tian naturally understood this as well, so he just smiled and sat quietly without speaking.
"What about the letter I sent you?" After laughing, Xuanyuan Changfeng asked.
Ye Tian reached into his robe and took out the letter, presenting it with both hands.
Xuanyuan Changfeng waved his hand to decline; he only wanted to see if the letter was still in Ye Tian's possession. If it was, then it meant no one had made things difficult for him.
In fact, Xuanyuan Changfeng's judgment was based on common sense. If Thunderstorm had not accompanied him, this letter might not have reached him at all, and Ye Tian's fate could very well have been waiting at the Mountain Gate.
“Wine Kid, can you explain this matter to me?” Xuanyuan Changfeng asked again.
Ye Tian shook his head. Wine Kid had only been thinking about looking at beautiful women along the way and hadn’t said a single serious word.
Xuanyuan Changfeng seemed to anticipate this outcome, so he did not show any anger afterward. Instead, he directly began to explain various matters regarding the Cloud Sea Sect to Ye Tian.
The Cloud Sea Sect was the largest sect in the Square Area, spanning tens of thousands of miles. While it had profound strength, it also came with various rules and regulations, and the Four Great Cloud Halls each had their own differences.
While explaining, Xuanyuan Changfeng briefly mentioned the rules of the other three Cloud Pavilions but focused on detailing the regulations of his own hall. However, despite the emphasis, his tone was not overly serious. From his previous understanding, he had already concluded that Ye Tian was a low-maintenance individual; at least, if there were no external disturbances, he wouldn’t waste resources.
After finishing the explanation, Xuanyuan Changfeng stood up and walked toward the door. Ye Tian followed him, and the two arrived at the edge of a cliff.
At this moment, it was getting late, and there was a slight dimness around them. However, the bright full moon illuminated the sky, and its radiant light reflected off the lake surface, creating shimmering waves.
A breeze blew, causing their clothes to rustle. The occasional howls of wolves and tigers from deep within the mountains added a sense of grandeur to the atmosphere.
“Kid, from this moment on, you are my disciple,” Xuanyuan Changfeng said as he gazed into the distance, his tone slightly excited. It seemed he had placed some hope in Ye Tian.
Hearing this, Ye Tian felt moved and without hesitation performed three bows and nine prostrations as a sign of respect for his master.
During this process of bowing to his master, Xuanyuan Changfeng did not stop him because it was a necessary ritual. Once a master, always a father; it was not excessive to bow three hundred times or even nine thousand times.
After completing the ceremony, Ye Tian stood up at Xuanyuan Changfeng’s gesture but suddenly remembered something and asked curiously, “Senior, why do some people call you Master while others refer to you as Lord?”
Upon hearing Ye Tian’s words, Xuanyuan Changfeng couldn’t help but smile and said, “It’s not just these two titles; there are also those who call me Senior.”
“Haha, I almost forgot,” Ye Tian laughed. Since he had just become a disciple, he hadn’t reacted in time and had previously referred to Xuanyuan Changfeng as Senior.
"Remember, if you make the same mistake again in the future, there will be consequences."
"Don't worry, Master. I won't give you the chance to punish me," Ye Tian joked.
"Haha, that's good to hear." Xuanyuan Changfeng laughed and then began to explain the distinctions of this title to Ye Tian.
In the Cloud Sea Sect, not everyone who joins the Mountain Gate can become a direct disciple of the Four Great Sect Masters. The Lord's selection of disciples does not follow a fixed assessment; it is almost entirely based on personal preference. You might be a foolish person, but as long as you catch the Lord's eye, you can leap to become a highly envied direct disciple.
As for those disciples who do not attract the Lord's attention, they are taught by other Stewards and elders. However, the quality of their teachings cannot compare to that of a direct disciple of the Lord.
In this Cloudscroll Pavilion, there are only a little over ten direct disciples of Xuanyuan Changfeng. Among them, besides Li Xun and Wine Kid, the others may hold the title of direct disciples but do not enjoy the actual benefits of it. This is because Xuanyuan Changfeng initially accepted them as direct disciples simply because he couldn't resist their shameless pleas.
However, those individuals do not mind much because they only want the title of a direct disciple. Just think about it: being a direct disciple of the Cloud Pavilion Master from the Four Great Cloud Halls carries significant prestige.
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